One of the more exciting and atmospheric TV adaptations of a popular comic book series, The Flash benefited from terrific special effects, but lasted only a single year on its network in 1990.
The series stuck to the Scarlet Speedster's origins: police scientist Barry Allen (John Wesley Shipp) is struck by lightning during an experiment, and chemicals splashed on him during the accident give him the ability to move at incredible speeds (note: hardcore comic fans know that this is the origin for the '60s version of the Flash, not his WWII-era identity).
The series partnered him with an attractive fellow scientist (Amanda Pays) who assists Barry in his crime-fighting pursuits.
The set compiles its entire 21-episode run in 11 discs, including the 90-minute pilot.
Cast: John Wesley Shipp as Barry Allen / "The Flash", Amanda Pays as Dr. Christina McGee , Alex Desert as Julio Mendez, Mike Genovese as Lt. Warren Garfield, Biff Manard as Off. Michael Francis Murphy, Vito D'Ambrosio as Off. Bellows
20 Sep 90 Pilot
Season 1
1. 27 Sep 90 Out of Control
2. 18 Oct 90 Watching the Detectives
3. 25 Oct 90 Honor Among Thieves
4. 1 Nov 90 Double Vision
5. 8 Nov 90 Sins of the Father
6. 15 Nov 90 Child's Play
7. 29 Nov 90 Shroud of Death
8. 13 Dec 90 Ghost in the Machine
9. 10 Jan 91 Sight Unseen
10. 31 Jan 91 Beat the Clock
11. 7 Feb 91 The Trickster
12. 14 Feb 91 Tina, Is That You?
13. 21 Feb 91 Be My Baby
14. 27 Feb 91 Fast Forward
15. 30 Mar 91 Deadly Nightshade
16. 6 Apr 91 Captain Cold
17. 13 Apr 91 Twin Streaks
18. 27 Apr 91 Done With Mirrors
19. 4 May 91 Good Night, Central City
20. 11 May 91 Alpha
21. 18 May 91 The Trial of the Trickster |
